The transfer of landing of Cal Andrej Stojakovic was the biggest addition of the Illinois portal this offseason. But what are the illini in the 6 -inch 6 -inch goalkeeper? Illinois beat writer Scott Richey obtained Jeff Faraudo, from Cal Bears on Si, to weigh:
What has marked you the most during its only season in Cal?
Stojakovic became a more confident and aggressive offensive player last season, compared to his first year in Stanford. At the end of the season, in particular, he found his pace and was more offensively decisive. His desire to attack the basket brought him to the line of free throws much more than he managed the previous year.
How does his production of production with expectations that people had of him going to last season?
He tended to sometimes disappear his first year season in Stanford – not unusual for such a young player. We assumed that he would be a top scorer as a second student in Cal, in part because they needed him to be this player. He continues to have to become a more coherent three -point shooter. He made 7 of the 13 in the last two games of the season, but only converted 19% in his 12 previous games.
Was it a surprise when he entered the transfer portal again?
At this point, I am never surprised when someone transfers. And I don't blame them, given the money involved. I suppose that, in addition to the money, he saw a situation in Illinois where he had the chance to compete in a top 25 team and reach the NCAA tournament. Each player wants to show his game on the biggest scene with the hope of improving his NBA stock.
What type of player gets the Illinois?
I think thatrej can become an exceptional player. He always becomes stronger and always improves. It has a great sense of skills and basketball, but is not entirely physically developed.
Does Stojakovic have the potential to be more a playmaker, or is it mainly a marker?
It is certainly an area of ​​his game that can improve. No reason why it should not. He is not a selfish player and he is the size to play games when he teams up. I believe that its summit in a single match represents four assists. This should improve.
